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The 9 Most Scandalous TV Shows You Should Be Watching Now

These must-watch shows are packed with drama that's too good to stop watching. 

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TV provides an escape from everyday life. We sit down, turn on our respective devices, and get lost in the stories on screen. However, there's nothing quite like the hold that scandalous shows have on us. They keep viewers on the edge of their seats, forcing them to stay up way past their bedtime to find out how the story ends. To find your next binge-watch, L'OFFICIEL has created the perfect list of must-watch scandalous shows. 

Inventing Anna

The Inventing Anna promo poster, Julia Garner holding her glasses

Inventing Anna has been blowing up since it came out. The series is a dramatic portrayal of journalist Vivian Kent as she follows the trial of Anna Delvey. When Kent discovers Delvey, she's fascinated by her. A young, rich socialite who's now on trial for stealing money from New York's elite? Who wouldn't want to know more? The show is full of juicy gossip, betrayal, lying, and unexpected twists that keep you on your toes. Starring Julia Garner as Delvey, this new addition to the Shonda Rhimes collection is definitely a must-watch. 

The Dropout

Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout. She is wearing all black and talking on the phone in front of a white cabinet set

The Dropout is a new scandalous show that's on the rise. Starring Amanda Seyfried, the series shares the story behind Elizabeth Holmes and her Theranos scam. After dropping out of Stanford at the age of 19, Holmes started a new medical company. Theranos was set to be the next medical marvel. Holmes claimed that the company would change blood testing for the better. She created a device that would use blood from a finger prick to complete various blood tests. Right as Theranos was taking off, it all came crashing down. The Dropout is filled with so many different twists, you won't be able to stop watching. 

Bridgerton

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Bridgerton is the perfect combination of love, desire, and old England. Set in the Regency era, the series follows the children of the wealthy Bridgerton family as they try to find love, all while under the powerful thumb of London's most notorious gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown. In a flurry of extravagant balls, secret meetings, heartbreaking betrayal, and death, the show goes through all of the challenges of love and life. If you're looking to escape from the hardships of today, and get lost in a time from long ago, Seasons 1 and 2 of Bridgerton have you covered. 

WeCrashed

Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto holding hands on the set of we crashed outside

Have you ever passed by a WeWork office building? Have you ever wondered who came up with this genius idea? WeCrashed will fill you in on the entire scandal. Starring Anne Hathaway and Jared LetoWeCrashed shares the rise and fall of the WeWork empire. Founded by Adam Neumann in 2008, WeWork was working to revolutionize the working experience. After reaching billionaire status, the secrets and scams began to surface. To learn more about the dark side of the company, check out WeCrashed on Hulu. 

Gossip Girl 

The Gossip Girl promo poster. Several iphone renderings of the cast set to blue light.

The drama never ends on the Upper East Side. From the original series that premiered in 2007 to HBO Max's 2021 reboot, Gossip Girl continues to be one of the most addicting shows. As the students of Constance Billard school continue to be exposed by their resident gossip hub, the tea only gets hotter. Now, Julien, Max, Zoya, Monet, Aki, Luna, Audrey, and Obie are the newest targets. To catch up on all of the backstabbing, rich kid drama we know and love, check out the Gossip Girl on HBO Max and be sure to keep an eye out for Season 2. 

Elite

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Wherever there's money, there's usually drama. Set in a fictional private school in Madrid, Elite dives into the sinister secrets of high school life. After three working-class kids are enrolled alongside the school's more privileged population, tensions rise between the two groups. From jealousy to heartbreak, the Spanish-language series covers all of the typical high school drama—with the added intrigue of a murder. As an investigation opens to figure out who the killer is, the students of Las Encinas reveal their darkest secrets. 

Anatomy of a Scandal

Sienna Miller and Rupert Friend sitting on opposite sides of a couch inside a dimly lit room. There are frames on the wall beside them, two lamps on their respective sides, and a vase of flowers on the table in front of them.

Behind every politician, drama usually lies. From infidelity to lies to sexual harassment, scandals are a political staple. Based on the book written by Sarah Vaughan, Anatomy of a Scandal takes a look into the inner workings of how these topics affect their perpetrators. The series follows the story of James Whitehouse (Rupert Friend), a prominent English Parliamentary minister, and his wife Sophie (Sienna Miller). What once was a happy family turns to dust as Sophie discovers her husband has been cheating on her. To make matters worse, he's now on trial for rape. As the trial tears apart her husband's career and her family, Sophie must decide whether she stands by him or walks away. 

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitive.

Sarma Melngailis of Bad Vegan in an industrial kitchen in front of a red food processor and 3 bowls of various ingredients. her hair is tied into two pig tails and she wears a gray shirt with blue detailing and a silver watch

Veganism, immortality, and love. Those are the founding principles of Netflix's new true-crime docuseries Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitive. The four-part series follows the rise of Sarma Melngailis, a young restauranteur in New York City. Melngailis founded one of NYC's top vegan restaurants, Pure Food and Wine.  Pure Food and Wine became a celebrity hotspot. Alec Baldwin, Owen Wilson, and even Bill Clinton frequented the establishment. However, Melngailis's dream came to a crashing end after marrying her boyfriend Anthony Strangis. Strangis told Melngailis he could make her and her dog immortal, and Melngailis was in for the long haul. To find out where her vegan empire went wrong, check out Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitive on Netflix.

The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window

Kristen Bell in the woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window holding a phone in one hand and a glass of red wine in the other in a beige sweater with her hair pushed behind her ears. There is a bookshelf in the background and a framed photo

After tragically losing her daughter, Anna (played by Kristen Bell) is working to restart her life. Having only wine, medication, and time to keep her company, she becomes obsessed with the family who lives across the street. Anna watches the family every day, and one day witnesses a harrowing tragedy. Anna watches as the man across the street kills his girlfriend, but no one believes her. Her red wine habits and her medications make her an unreliable source, but Anna takes it upon herself to reveal the dark truth. To find out what secrets lie in the lives of a suburban family, check out The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Woman in the Window

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